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Ain't Life Grand? by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 57 pages | Finished | Jul-16
Links: The Academy of Bards               
A day in the life of Rose Kowalski, greasemonkey at Burton Cutter's Auto Repair Shop somewhere in the southern United States… and what a crazy day it turns out to be. She loses her job, gets kicked out of her own trailer and is given a time-out by her GF. Will Rose be able to get her life back together in the evening when the whole town is out at the fairgrounds for the big monster truck festival, or will the miserable day find another way to kick her in the rear…?

Amazon Way (The) by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 53 pages | Finished | Aug-12
Part 5 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
What was supposed to be a fun couple of days in the company of Queen Melosa's tribe turns into anything but when Xena and Gabrielle find themselves in the middle of a border dispute. As the conflict escalates, it falls upon Xena, Gabrielle and a small group of warriors and inexperienced juniors to defend the village...

April 9, 1940 by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | 1900-1960 | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 86 pages | Finished | Jul-16
Links: The Academy of Bards               
In the early hours of the morning on April 9th, 1940, Anne-Katrine Jensen's life is changed irrevocably when the German Army commences Operation Weserübung, the invasion of Denmark and Norway. As a woman, she isn't allowed to join the hopelessly outnumbered Danish forces that struggle to put up a defense against the advancing army, but she refuses to let it stop her. Equipped with her ill brother's uniform and rifle, Anne-Katrine heads off to war - much to the despair of her sweetheart, Lydia Petersen…

Awakening of Suzanne (The) by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 45 pages | Finished | May-13
Suzanne Mitchell, a junior journalist with the Los Angeles Observer, gets the biggest assignment of her short career when she's told to cover the unveiling of the latest paintings created by the acclaimed and eccentric artist Claire St. John. Through no fault of her own the interview is a bust, but a surprise offer to visit the artist at home gives Suzanne a golden opportunity to delve deeper into the intriguing Miss St. John...
Good, funny, nice to see a role reversal for a change. Definitely makes me want to read more of her stories. - Anonymous - Nov-20-2014   

Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A) by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 37 pages | Finished | Aug-12
Part 4 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
Looking for some peace and quiet after their recent fight against the warlord Abraxus, Xena and Gabrielle set up camp at a picturesque lake at the foot of a waterfall. Plans for a romantic evening are soon forged, but before those plans can be carried out, an old friend stops by causing unwanted complications for Xena and frustrations for Gabrielle.

Book of Chills (The) by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Novella - 131 pages | Finished | Oct-10
Part 1 of the The Book of Chills Series
Series List: Book of Chills (The), Book of Chills (The), Volume II, Book of Chills (The), Volume III
A voice coming from a malfunctioning radio... A nocturnal conversation with a mythical creature... An unwanted gift that becomes a curse... A nightmarish secret in a mental hospital... A young woman's face in a century-old photograph. Strange encounters, supernatural phenomena and otherworldly events - these are some of the elements you'll find in this anthology... the Book Of Chills.
I enjoyed reading this anthology. Well written short stories with just enough chill and heart without being horror stories. Well done! - Jude - Jan-15-2011   

A entertaining set of stories. Good read:-) - Lyn B - Aug-24-2011   

Book of Chills (The), Volume II by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Novella - 121 pages | Finished | Aug-12
Part 2 of the The Book of Chills Series
Series List: Book of Chills (The), Book of Chills (The), Volume II, Book of Chills (The), Volume III
A woman in need getting a little help from her ancestors... An ancient spirit playing a few tricks on some unsuspecting people... Three young friends running into a real vampire on Halloween - or do they...? A cute, cuddly teddy bear with a deranged mind of its own... Two women fighting off an alien invasion force in the desert... Supportive specters, boundless imaginations and a few twisted tales - these are some of the elements you'll find in this anthology, the Book Of Chills, Volume II.

Book of Chills (The), Volume III by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Novella - 107 pages | Finished | Oct-12
Part 3 of the The Book of Chills Series
Series List: Book of Chills (The), Book of Chills (The), Volume II, Book of Chills (The), Volume III
A female firefighter needing all her skills to stay alive in an inhospitable inferno& A serial killer with an insatiable lust for smooth skin& A mother and a daughter finding out that not all abandoned buildings should be explored& A blackmailer getting more than he bargained for& A woman crossing ethereal paths with her dead self& Grand Underworldly adventures, touches of black magic and time-bending reincarnations - these are some of the elements you'll find in this anthology, the Book Of Chills, Volume III.
Oh my ! I liked all of it but I loved the last one !! And you made made my eve with your postscript ! - She-ra - Oct-23-2012   

Cassey and Toni - Five Stories About Two Women in Love by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 274 pages | Finished | May-09
Cast: Cassandra Peters, Toni Willis
Honors/Awards:  #86 in 2009    
A collection of five stories chronicling the lives of two women over a period of nearly two years. When Cassey Peters split from an abusive relationship, she had no way of knowing that she'd soon find genuine happiness and true love in a truck stop in New Mexico - nor that they would appear to her in the shape of Toni Willis, an intriguing truck driver on her way to San Diego...
A truly enjoyable story, well worth the read. - keelotan - May-28-2009   

What the~? Why on earth has there been only ONE recommendation so far for what ended up being the best story I read all month? I know it hasn't been up long, but goshdarnit! I will say that I started out with low expectations - I simply couldn't help it with a title like that. I'm very glad to say that my initial apprehensions were more than completely unfounded; they were blown right out of the water. Eat my words? Hah! Negative perceptions never tasted so good. - Anonymous - Jun-04-2009   

awesome story. very well written! - Anonymous - Jun-09-2009   

wel i got to say it was a good read. i had me a few doubts, what with the title and all. oh yeah and it was wrote in like 1978, which is way before my time, ok only 9 years, but still. yeah so anyways it was pretty nifty, you all should give it a go. - iheartpickles - Jun-10-2009   

**** SPOILER ALERT **** great read! that's why i feel so sad when it ended. ever had that feeling? even though Toni and Cassey will through old age, i still don't like endings no matter how happy it is. haayy.. suddenly feeling melancholic. anyways, READ THIS if you want your mind traveling on the road too. - rec - Jul-30-2009   

don't let the title fool you...this is a wonderfully written story! each part is a sweet vignette in the lives of Toni and Cassey. I loved this story and highly recommend it! - gail - Dec-11-2009   

This is an incredibly romantic story, both character are amazing, it's very cute without being mushy. - Raf_51 - May-09-2010   

I really enjoyed the stories about life on the road. It was a unique angle to take. loved the characters. the twists and turns. thanks for sharing them. What a wonderfully gifted writer. - Anonymous - May-12-2010   

What a sweet story...the "CB" talk cracked me up!...a very nice ending... - bluebutterfly - May-23-2010   

This story is a keeper. Good job Norsebard! - pegi - Feb-21-2011   

Skipped over this many a time but so glad I decided to read after all .Really enjoyed it good read xx - SD - Jul-30-2015   

Crunchy Cookie Caper and Other Elfin Good Adventures (The) by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Novella - 145 pages | Finished | Jul-16
Links: The Academy of Bards               
Part 2 of the An Elfin Good Time Series
Series List: Elfin Good Time (An), Crunchy Cookie Caper and Other Elfin Good Adventures (The)
Rockabye and Epilotta, Santa's A-Team Elves, return with further Elfin good adventures: Santa has mislaid Mrs. Santa's award-winning recipe for crunchy Yuletide cookies, and Rocky and Lotta must go on a wild quest to retrieve it. On another assignment, they fly to the northern-most tip of the Elfin world to deliver a scrumptious layer cake to an Elf's eight-hundredth birthday; and finally, Lotta has her sights set on a very special prize as she signs up for the annual Amateur Elf Talent Show on Little Yuletide Eve… in short, there's action adventure, humor and romance for the whole Elfin family.

Double Trouble by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Short Story - 39 pages | Finished | Dec-12
Part 8 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
On their way to Kelitamenea to help one of Joxer's relatives out of a squeeze, Xena and Gabrielle run into a little problem in a forest - a little problem that soon blossoms into a great, big headache for the Bard who quite literally finds herself in Double Trouble...

Elfin Good Time (An) by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 40 pages | Finished | Jul-16
Links: The Academy of Bards               
Part 1 of the An Elfin Good Time Series
Series List: Elfin Good Time (An), Crunchy Cookie Caper and Other Elfin Good Adventures (The)
On the Night of Nights, Yuletide Eve, the experienced sleigh driver Rockabye Elf and the fresh-faced rookie Epilotta get caught up in humorously hair-raising situations featuring chimneys, Yuletrees, canines, heating ducts, raisin buns and oddly named reindeer when they go on a run to deliver a load of presents to a small town - and much to the detriment of Rockabye's gingerbread snacks, they're even forced to break the First Rule: Never mingle with humans…

Evilxena: Resurrection by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 77 pages | Finished | Nov-12
After a long and stressful journey, Gabrielle finally returns home from the terrible events in Jappa. She soon discovers that Greece has undergone a drastic change in the year since she and Xena left for the land beyond Ch'in: A merciless warrior second only to Ares, God of War has united the warlords and conquered a great deal of the land; a warrior with a wild, dark mane and piercing blue eyes...

Four and a Half Steps to Heaven by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 24 pages | Finished | May-13
Valentine's Day turns into quite an event for the incurable skirt chaser Caitlin and her best friend, the self-confessed wallflower Debbie when the two women visit Rockin' Ruby's, the biggest girls-only bar in all of Bay City. As the evening progresses, one will hit the jackpot and one will have nothing but trouble, but they'll both have lots of fun trying to climb the Four And A Half Steps To Heaven...

From The Files of The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 185 pages | Finished | Oct-12
Part 3 of the The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency Series
Series List: Harrison-Starr Detective Agency (The), News From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, From The Files of The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, Last Words From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency
Stella Starr and Regina Harrison are back once again with their unique brand of zaniness, over-the-top chases and rapid-fire banter. This time, they match wits with, among others, a recipe thief and a gang of counterfeiters - however, their relationship is evolving and they have an itsy-bitsy problem keeping their hands off each other for long enough to actually do the jobs they've been hired to do. In other words, it's Situation Normal for the unpredictable and unstoppable investigators from the Harrison-Starr Detective Agency...

Gabrielle in the Underworld by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 86 pages | Finished | Apr-10
Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Charon, Hades, Ares
Gabrielle is dead! When the young bard suddenly finds herself thrust into the Underworld, she doesn't know that it's merely the starting point for her greatest adventure yet. While Xena is traveling to Potaideia with Gabrielle's remains, she hears of a myth that could help her get Gabrielle back. Will Xena succeed, or will they be separated for all eternity?
A cracking good read, set very early in our two friends' travels, revealing an angle on the Underworld not see in the series. - Ianic - Apr-18-2010   

Norsebard has really captured the early series pairing. I usually prefer the later series (2-4) but this is well written and you feel Xena's pain as suddenly the person who has opened her heart to the possibility of love and life is taken from her. And loved Charnon-a great characterisation. Read and enjoy! - Elaine - May-16-2010   

Halloween Ghost Story (A) - The Weeping Lady by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 25 pages | Finished | Oct-08
Cast: Hayley, Jessica
When acclaimed author Hayley Ralston arrives in a small town to do research for her new book, she gets more than she bargained for when an old photograph reveals a strange mystery...
What a fun Sanhaim read. Well done. - Lee - Oct-24-2008   

I really enjoyed this story. - purplehawke - Oct-25-2008   

Great halloween read. Nice characterisation and not too spooky. Enjoyable story. - Elaine - Oct-25-2008   

I really enjoyed this story. - purplehawke - Oct-25-2008   

Creepy but good. - Amanda - Mar-11-2009   

My favorite from the anthology. - Jude - Jan-15-2011   

Good story and enjoyable read:-) - Lyn B - Jun-23-2011   

I thought I'd have to read a book for a dsicoevry like this! - aLNFLKyZ - Dec-12-2011   

Very creepy and yet romantic! Definitely worth a read, especially in a darkened room with a full moon. - Stacia - Oct-27-2012   

Harrison-Starr Detective Agency (The) by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Humor | Novel - 171 pages | Finished | Sep-12
Part 1 of the The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency Series
Series List: Harrison-Starr Detective Agency (The), News From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, From The Files of The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, Last Words From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency
Meet Regina Harrison and Stella Starr, the owners of the Harrison-Starr Detective Agency. Unpredictable and unstoppable; undaunted and uncombed, Reggie (the body) and Stell (the brains) always go the extra mile to help people in need. Through various disguises, charades and clever ideas, they go all out to bring the crooks to justice - and as a result, crime fighting has rarely been crazier&

It Happened On Winter Solstice Night by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 46 pages | Finished | Dec-08
Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Cyrene
Part 1 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
Just friends... or more? Xena and Gabrielle finally find the answer to that question when they visit Amphipolis for the Winter Solstice Festival...
Beautiful! You can feel the emotions building during the entire story. - Anonymous - Dec-07-2008   

I really loved this story and the sequel. Norsebard really captures xe/gab well. Read them both - they are sweet and lots of fun. - Anonymous - Mar-27-2011   

cute, very cute... - bluebutterfly - Apr-15-2011   

Last Words From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 151 pages | Finished | Jun-16
Part 4 of the The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency Series
Series List: Harrison-Starr Detective Agency (The), News From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, From The Files of The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, Last Words From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency
For the fourth and final time, Stella Starr and Regina Harrison return with their special mix of zaniness, outrageous costumes, madcap chases and tons of sweet lovin'. No crook is safe with the unstoppable and unpredictable Stell and Reggie in the house - pickpockets, cheating husbands, armed robbers and warring ice cream vendors stand no chance against the intrepid, hard-working investigators of the Harrison-Starr Detective Agency...

Love in the Caribbean by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 163 pages | Finished | Nov-12
When Lana Ferguson gets an old treasure map for her thirtieth birthday, it's merely the start of a grand adventure that will take her and a friend to the exotic US Virgin Islands. To top it all off, the Captain and the first mate of the boat Lana has hired are charismatic, strong, gorgeous gals - and suddenly, romance is in the air for both Lana and her friend. They came looking for treasure; will they find Love in the Caribbean instead...?
I've been having a re-read of Norsebards work during my recent down time. This is one of my favorite stories! Love it. - SFM - Jul-17-2013   

News From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 177 pages | Finished | Oct-12
Part 2 of the The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency Series
Series List: Harrison-Starr Detective Agency (The), News From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, From The Files of The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency, Last Words From The Harrison-Starr Detective Agency
Regina Harrison and Stella Starr return with more crime-fighting zaniness, over-the-top disguises and clever charades. Locking horns with a jewel thief known as the Invisible Man; helping a woman out of a highly embarrassing jam; wreaking all kinds of havoc when they meet one of Stella's idols; squaring off against a blackmailer with a grudge... in short, it's business as usual for the unpredictable and unstoppable investigators from the Harrison-Starr Detective Agency...

October Romance (An) by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 48 pages | Finished | Dec-10
It's Grace and Helen's wedding anniversary and, like always, they've driven to the romantic Lookout Point Bungalow Retreat to celebrate their special day - however, this year is different as Helen is still recovering from the injuries she sustained in a bad road accident...
Characters who sound real, and a welcomed bit of melancholy. Very well done ! - Condorcet - Dec-04-2010   

What a great story. It was nice to read a story of older lesbians in a committed relationship. - rleef - Dec-08-2010   

Very sweet. Left me wishing for Helen and Grace's life. - Jude - Jan-15-2011   

I loved this story. We need more stories about our maturing sisters - thanks for this one. - Traveller - Jan-25-2011   

A nice and sweet story... - bluebutterfly - Apr-11-2011   

Very sweet story. I liked their relationship. Well worth reading:-) - Lyn B - Jul-08-2011   

4E9Gln Looking forward to reading more. Great article post.Really looking forward to read more. Awesome. - http://crork.com/ - Jun-16-2012   

A charming, heartwarming story with very realistic characters who still deeply love and care about each other as together they enter the autume of their lives. - Gabsfan - Jul-05-2012   

On The Fast Track To Love by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 144 pages | Finished | Feb-09
Honors/Awards:  #15 in 2009     Top-25 #1.    
Part 1 of the Fast Track Series
Series List: On The Fast Track To Love, On the Fast Track to Love 2
When author Kathleen O'Malley is asked by renowned race car driver Francesca Carrara to write her biography, little does she know that the charismatic and strong-willed woman will turn her life upside down and awaken feelings in her she thought she'd never experience again...
what a surprising and wonderfully written story!! - Anonymous - Feb-24-2009   

Great story. - rosii59 - Feb-27-2009   

Awesome! - Anonymous - Mar-05-2009   

Great story - different setting to most of the stories so that made it more interesting......do take the time to read this one - CoolNik - Mar-15-2010   

Awesome story! Thank you! - Aim - Mar-20-2010   

The story is awesome. You don't get bored in norsebard stories, everything happens very quickly. - Raf_51 - May-11-2010   

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us. Loved everything you have written. Fast paced, lots of action - great read. - Anonymous - Feb-18-2011   

Great. - Silver - Mar-01-2011   

Very good!!! - donar - Mar-21-2011   

very sweet story,, :) - ckgirl - Dec-13-2011   

LOVE this story. Great characters that jump off the page and you can almost feel the speed ;) I'm a fan! - SFM - Jul-17-2013   

On the Fast Track to Love 2 by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 249 pages | Finished | Feb-11
Part 2 of the Fast Track Series
Series List: On The Fast Track To Love, On the Fast Track to Love 2
After sharing a home for several months, the bond between the biographer Kathleen O'Malley and the professional race car driver Francesca Carrara has grown very strong. Unfortunately, the new season brings new problems and as Francesca embarks on the world championship tour, unexpected - and very much unwanted - issues arise that may threaten their relationship and Kathleen's peace of mind.
Oh, this is a cracker, not just for those looking for a romantic Uber with some real human issues, but also for any budding petrol-heads who enjoy the thrills of stupidly-fast sports cars racing around the classic race tracks of Europe. Brmm, brmm! And watch out for the steamy gym workout :-)
- ianic - Feb-08-2011   

Great sequel. Definitely a must read. Highly recommended. - Anonymous - Feb-18-2011   

Good sequel. - Silver - Mar-01-2011   

A very good sequel!!! - donar - Mar-28-2011   

very nice read...i was exciting reading about the racing... - bluebutterfly - Apr-15-2011   

Great sequel! Love the setting, the characters... for me, a riveting read. - SFM - Jul-17-2013   

Playing With Fire by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 231 pages | Finished | Jun-11
Detective Joanna Powell's twelve years on the police force hasn't prepared her for the elegant - yet fiery - Liliana Zinovia, a woman she meets during a homicide investigation. The attraction is undeniable and sparks fly... but Joanna soon learns the hard way that when you're Playing With Fire, someone is bound to get burned.
Great story. You have me hanging on to see what happens next in this wonderful tale. Very much looking forward to the update. - colorado fan - Jun-16-2011   

Murder, love, betryal... all wrapped up in one neat story. You won't beable to stop once you start reading...
One can only hope this is the begining of a brand new series. - Anonymous - Jun-17-2011   

Well... Not bad but.. I was a bit disappointed, especially when all I wanted to do at the end was slapping the main characters. I couldn't relate to them and worse I didn't like them. But the story itself is well written and plotted. - Condorcet - Jun-18-2011   

Good writing. A fatal attraction story that held my attention thoughout. But, as it drew to an end, it left a queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. Joanna doesn't have much to be proud of here. Betrayal - oh yeah. My heart went out to Betty who was completely blindsided. Beware Joanna, what goes around comes around. Guess there's some justice coming when Lil returns the favor - cause you know Lil will. Just a matter of time. Does that mean we'll see a sequel for their comupence?

Norsebard - thanks for sharing your wonderful talent. You definetly drew me in and I went willingly along for the ride. I've enjoyed all your stories. - colorado fan - Jun-19-2011   

Well written, but a bit of a strange ending imo. - Silver - Jun-20-2011   

Well written and it did draw me in for the ride...but I totally didn't like the main protagonists lol! What selfish people they were, while I'm sure they deserve each other, they didn't learn from their mistakes...how dumb is that?!? - Valdez1966 - Jun-27-2011   

Story was well written and held my interest until the end. Didn't like the main characters at all and there was no justice for poor Betty. - An_D - Jun-29-2011   

The murder/mystery plot line is compelling (makes you definitely want to continue reading) and it's well written, but the two protagonists are completely repulsive. Neither of these characters have the remotest understanding of love, honesty, or integrity. It was gut twisting to read them described as 'professional'. They deserve each other. I'm passing on the sequel. - wasabigrrl - Jul-07-2011   

What can I say?
I started reading this about 11p.m. and finished just after 5a.m. I have class in about 6 hours :-/ but this was very enjoyable.
The plot really left me guessing yet didn't seem as far fetched as one would think.
The sex was a definite 10 (anybody who voted less must not be looking for a plot too). I had a hard time with the casual sex attitude of one of the main characters, but I still managed to enjoy it and like her character (even if it's completely unrelatable to me; well, with the exception of having had a roommate that may have had a few things in common with her).
I didn't have a clue what length story I was reading; I only just discovered it was a novel. It's nice to know that I didn't take that long to read a novelette.
Well, thanks for writing! I know this site doesn't get as much action anymore but it's great to have options as a reader. I also read Ubers first, then AUs, then Canon when it comes to Xena so I appreciate that your characters didn't seem like carbon copies to me.
Loved the originality with the sex and also that real moments were involved and it wasn't all personality-less and/or emotionless.
Well, good morning and thanks again! - Scout4it - Oct-31-2011   

this was a great story. it speaks to reality. not everything is rainbows and sunshine. if you like a story that gives you a rose colored version of the world, then this story is not for you. - Anonymous - Jan-17-2012   

Excellent! - Anonymous - Apr-28-2013   

Question of Loyalty (A) by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 57 pages | Finished | Dec-12
Part 9 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
Traveling close to Amazon lands, Xena and Gabrielle experience first-hand that Queen Melosa has started an all-out war against the neighboring villages and that she is supported by a band of highly skilled warriors who are fanatic followers of the old beliefs. While Xena stays behind to help a town build its defenses, Gabrielle travels to the Amazon camp to try to get Melosa to stop the devastating attacks...

Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2 by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 67 pages | Finished | Jan-13
Part 10 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
After reuniting in Palladia, Xena and Gabrielle use their many skills to defend the town and its residents from the Amazons. Queen Melosa and Corianyx, the leader of the ruthless band of fanatics known as the Wild Boars, continue their quest to restore the Amazon Nation to its former glory - and now, they have set their sights on the biggest town in the region, Palladia...

Reflection by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 81 pages | Finished | Jan-11
Part 3 of the Reunion Series
Series List: Reunion, Revenge, Reflection
Wanting to conduct the ultimate test of Xena's and Gabrielle's abilities in the art of war and survival, Ares puts them through four harrowing trials. In order to make it through unscathed, the two warriors will have to dig very deep and tap into their many skills - will the unique bond that exists between Xena and Gabrielle be strong enough to overcome the God of War's plans?

Reunion by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 64 pages | Finished | Sep-08
Part 1 of the Reunion Series
Series List: Reunion, Revenge, Reflection
After the tragedy in Jappa, Gabrielle returns to Greece to spend some time with her Amazon Sisters. Unfortunately, a certain God of War has other plans for her. As those plans are set in motion, Aphrodite realizes she must take drastic action to put things right again...
Good read from a first time bard. Good characterisations of old favourites as well as some strong original characters. - Anon - Sep-28-2008   

Ah, the good old X&G stories. I enjoed reading a new one from this fresh bard - Anonymous - Oct-29-2008   

Ahhhh! New blood on The Athenaeum... welcome, and thank you for writing this solid post-fin tale. More please! - Kez - Nov-01-2008   

I enjoy an actual X & G story. I will be reading your Halloween story next. Thanks for fixing what Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi broke. - Xenalover68 - Nov-03-2008   

that was actually really good and I like how Aphrodite was out of power so to speak after reviving Xena - Aimee - Jul-08-2010   

Nice story. I liked it. - Starry - Aug-08-2011   

Sweet story would recommend it for anyone that wants a better ending after FIN. - Jennifer Lee - Jul-15-2014   

Revenge by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 63 pages | Finished | Apr-09
Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ares
Part 2 of the Reunion Series
Series List: Reunion, Revenge, Reflection
In this sequel to Reunion, Xena and Gabrielle travel to Treus to be guests at the wedding of Princess Penthea, Queen Diana's daughter - but the joyous event turns ugly when a band of merciless and bloodthirsty thugs interferes, forcing our two heroines to once again embark on a dangerous mission.

Room in our Hearts For You by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 74 pages | Finished | Jul-16
Links: The Academy of Bards               
Life has many twists and turns - we never know if we end up where we want to be, or where we need to be. When advertising executive Julia Thorne is involved in a car accident, she is introduced to Brenda McCrawley, a friendly, dedicated former nurse who runs a shelter for abused women. Through meeting some of those women, it dawns on Julia there's life beyond her own glitzy, shallow existence in a corner office of the Collins-Mattheson-Thorne Advertising Agency. The real world is inhabited by real people who struggle with real issues, and they'll only get help if someone with her power and financial clout reaches out to support them…

Sarah's Choice by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 196 pages | Finished | Feb-11
An introverted, lonely secretary and an extroverted actress... how is that ever going to work? That's the question Sarah Madeleine Michaels asks herself when she meets her dream girl while on holiday at a fitness resort. To some, the answer is blatantly obvious, but for Sarah, finding out takes her on a very bumpy journey where she learns more about herself than she really wants to know...
Strongly recommended, especially for anyone wanting a nice, romantic story that doesn't just go click-click-click for the two Ubers and that has a wonderful, humerous undertone throughout. The interactions between Sarah and her best friend are particularly brilliant. Super job, Norsebard. - ianic - Feb-08-2011   

I really love this story.Romanic,fun.
Sequel is needed here.Very good.
Love this writer. - donar - Feb-08-2011   

Great story. - Anon - Feb-15-2011   

Very good story. A sequel would be very welcome. - pegi - Feb-21-2011   

loved this. - Silver - Mar-01-2011   

good drama... - bluebutterfly - Apr-19-2011   

Star Voyager by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 49 pages | Finished | Mar-10
Cast: Lorna Iverson, Xinda Falaan
For veteran Cpt. Lorna Iverson and rookie Lt. Xinda Falaan, the mission seemed simple: they were to conduct a fairly straightforward test of the capabilities of the experimental Hyperlight Crystals - but they were soon to discover that in Deep Space, even the smallest technical malfunction could have an enormous effect.
enjoyable little romp through space! - bookgeek - Mar-29-2010   

Interesting space piece. Felt kind of rushed at the end and left the reader wonderingt what was going to happen next. Definitely worth a read. - Stacia - Nov-09-2012   

Under Siege by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 43 pages | Finished | Apr-11
Part 3 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
In a small village they're just passing through, Xena and Gabrielle meet a friendly magistrate with a big problem: he has arrested two of Abraxus The Brutal's brothers and, predictably, the feared warlord isn't particularly happy about it. Xena and Gabrielle quickly decide to help the magistrate - but when the situation escalates, they find themselves Under Siege.

Weekend With Aphrodite (A) by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Humor | Novella - 60 pages | Finished | Aug-09
Part 2 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
This is my take on how X&G first met Aphrodite. On their way to Athens, Xena and Gabrielle decide to take a rest in the temple of the Goddess Of Love - perhaps they shouldn't have! The three of them soon find themselves on an adventure unlike any they've ever been on.
Another good read from the pen of Norsebard. Not only does it have some lighter, funnier moments, there are moments of true emotion with quality oozing from it. And Aphrodite is very well characterised-what more could you want? - Elaine - Aug-05-2009   

I've always loved how the comedic team-up of Aphrodite en Gabrielle worked on screen, and in this story it's just like that again.
Great fun to read this one! - Dani - Jan-26-2010   

So nice to read a "classic" xe/gab story. This would make a great episode. Great story - loved it. - Anonymous - Mar-27-2011   

White Fever by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 189 pages | Finished | Dec-09
Honors/Awards:  #66 in 2009     Top-25 #1.    
Part 1 of the White Fever Series
Series List: White Fever, White Fever II - Dames, Dollars, and Death, White Fever III - Fever Vs. The Carjackers
Strong dames, fast cars, bad boys - WHITE FEVER. Working as an Enforcer for a crime family, Maeve Donnelly spends every night prowling the neon-lit mean streets of the Big City. On a seemingly endless night, she gets reacquainted with an old lover, Staci Hart, encounters a madman with a knife, and runs afoul of a pair of ruthless brothers intent on snuffing her out. Maeve and Staci soon have their hands full, but when the going gets tough, the tough just reload...
I think this is the best thus far by this author. An excellent read. - jsb - Dec-02-2009   

Holy shit!!!! Holy shit!!!!This is best pulp fiction story I ever read.This could be made into a TV movie yaar. Tomai aamar shaad shaad pronaam guru.JAI ho JAI ho. - hellraizer77 - Dec-11-2009   

Love the story. Well written, fast paced, keeps you involved as to what is happening. Please sequel. - rosii59 - Dec-18-2009   

Great read, engaging characters, masses of action. - RB - Dec-18-2009   

White Fever lives in pulp-fiction-center and as an enforcer lives a life which puts 24-hrs to shame: the fast lane is just slow motion for her and her mustang. So ... fast cars, bad boys, life in the fastest lane ... a story packed with action.
An additional bonus: the story runs very smooth and the grammar is fine (do I detect Jae's eagle eye here?) despite the wild action and the wild language. - Anonymous - Feb-06-2010   

Incredible adventure, the characters never get a moment of peace. It's also a very nice read. - Raf_51 - May-19-2010   

This is a real good story,i love it! - donar - Jan-16-2011   

White Fever II - Dames, Dollars, and Death by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 208 pages | Finished | Feb-10
Part 2 of the White Fever Series
Series List: White Fever, White Fever II - Dames, Dollars, and Death, White Fever III - Fever Vs. The Carjackers
For Maeve Donnelly (aka White Fever) and Staci Hart, the mean streets of the Big City just got meaner! When a new and merciless crew executes a series of daring raids against both the Donnelly and the Coluzzo crime families, Fever leaps into action to stop them - but then she receives a 'business offer' she can't possibly refuse...
Better than the first White Fever. Full of action. Keeps your interest until the end. - Anonymous - Feb-12-2010   

a really good tale, written in a way that made me feel like I was waching one of the episodes. - Dark'n'Ligth - Apr-19-2010   

Great sequel.
Indeed,full of action. - donar - Jan-16-2011   

White Fever III - Fever Vs. The Carjackers by Norsebard     
Original / Uber | 1900-1960 | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 269 pages | Finished | Oct-10
Part 3 of the White Fever Series
Series List: White Fever, White Fever II - Dames, Dollars, and Death, White Fever III - Fever Vs. The Carjackers
Roberta Cain, Maeve Donnelly's former mentor, is back on the mean streets after doing a twelve-year stretch in the State Penitentiary. It soon becomes clear that Roberta is a cut above the other criminals Maeve and Staci have faced and that they need to up their game accordingly. With such an unpredictable and aggressive opponent, will there be a happy ending for Staci Hart and Maeve Donnelly...?
Yet another excellent romp with Maeve and Staci getting themselves into even more types of bother; cars, guns and serious 'tude - and taking their relationship to another level to boot. - ianic - Dec-23-2010   

The final episode of White Fever.
Once again a really good episode,great read.
- donar - Jan-16-2011   

Excellent end to the trilogy. I love these characters. Hope they might show up again in a Christmas/Halloween/Valetines special! - Quillbard - Aug-28-2016   

Xena's Birthday by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 48 pages | Finished | Sep-12
Part 6 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
Back home in Amphipolis to celebrate Xena's birthday, Xena and Gabrielle have to deal with all kinds of issues, like Ares bringing unwanted news, Aphrodite showing up with an embarrassing gift, Iolaus and Joxer drinking too much sweet ale, Cyrene making so much food that it could support an entire battalion - and someone from Xena's recent past hoping to re-connect with the Warrior Princess&

Xena, Champion of Ares by Norsebard     
Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Novella - 61 pages | Finished | Dec-12
Part 7 of the It Happened On Winter Solstice Night Series
Series List: It Happened On Winter Solstice Night, Weekend With Aphrodite (A), Under Siege, Big Step For Bards and Warriors (A), Amazon Way (The), Xena's Birthday, Xena, Champion of Ares, Double Trouble, Question of Loyalty (A), Question of Loyalty (A) Part 2
When Licantus, a feared slave trader and one of Ares' faithful followers, sends further raiding parties to mainland Greece to round up Amazon warriors, Xena and Gabrielle travel to his nerve center on Crete to end his reign of terror - but who will the God of War side with, his new disciple or his old Champion...?


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